Japan has declared a cybersecurity emergency following a series of major data breaches at major companies. Multiple large firms have reported incidents, pushing the government to respond at a national level. The Japan Times reported a notable increase in breaches hitting Japanese businesses, while The Economist described the country as reckoning with a spate of cyberattacks.

Experts have pointed to AI-enabled threats as a significant factor behind the surge, according to PCMag. The declaration signals a change in how Japanese authorities are handling online security threats, moving it from a routine concern to a top government priority.